Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources The agriculture, food, and natural resources career cluster focuses on training workers and managers for jobs in food production and natural resources. The training and skills taught in CTE programs for this career cluster produce workers that are knowledgeable and prepared for occupations in fields such as animal, farm, and environmental-resource management. In Mississippi, this career cluster is expected to grow in the areas of environmental conservation and technical advances in agricultural technology. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 74.5% CTE TOP RELATED S First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 550 $46,070 Conservation Scientists 530 $54,080 Agricultural Inspectors 250 $41,530 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 240 $33,170 Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products 100 $55,730 HIGH-GROWTH S Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23.2% Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 21.7% Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 14.2% Soil and Plant Scientists 8.8% Sanderson Farms Inc Tronox, Inc. Tyson Foods Inc 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Architecture & Construction The architecture and construction career cluster focuses on training workers in the planning, production, and maintenance of infrastructure. in Mississippi that complete CTE programs in this cluster learn skills that can be used in trades like carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. In Mississippi, this career cluster shows a pattern of growth in planning and development with a focus on sustainable construction practices. Architecture & Construction 80.0% CTE TOP RELATED S Electricians 6,310 155 $45,710 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 4,480 165 $54,690 2,550 100 $37,550 Construction and Building Inspectors 430 10 $45,220 Architectural and Civil Drafters 540 15 $47,570 HIGH-GROWTH S Construction and Building Inspectors 14.0% Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 12.7% Urban and Regional Planners 10.5% NATIONAL TESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS National Center for Construction Education and Research http://www.nccer.org/training-and-certifications White Construction Company Yates Construction Inc. 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Arts, Audio Video, & Communications The arts, audio video, & communications career cluster combines artistic expression with an in-depth understanding of today s state-of-the art technologies. CTE students in this career cluster focus on courses that develop skills in interpersonal communication, art, technology, and information broadcasting. In Mississippi, this career cluster is growing with the increasing use of communications technology. Arts, Audio Video, & Communications 87.6% CTE TOP RELATED S Public Relations Specialists 1,210 90 $40,560 Coaches and Scouts 1,160 45 $52,310 Graphic Designers 780 25 $36,660 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 630 25 $56,570 Editors 400 15 $38,890 HIGH-GROWTH S Coaches and Scouts 20.1% Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 19.8% Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 16.5% Public Relations Specialists 7.8% C Spire Wireless Neel-Schaffer Inc. Journal Inc. 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Business Management & Administration The business management and administration career cluster emphasizes the skills required to operate and manage a business. in Mississippi CTE programs focused on this career cluster must prove their understanding of basic business skills and knowledge related to economic fundamentals, management, communications, human resources, ethics, and business etiquette. The growth of this career cluster in Mississippi is projected to be substantial. Business Management & Administration 84.2% CTE TOP RELATED S General and Operations Managers 17,600 505 $89,600 First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 11,770 455 $37,580 10,580 330 $45,110 Administrative Services Managers 3,010 100 $63,120 HIGH-GROWTH S Medical and Health Services Managers 18.4% Business Teachers, Postsecondary 18.2% Education Administrators, Postsecondary 18.1% Management Analysts 14.1% General and Operations Managers 8.1% People Lease Source Clothing for Men Tempstaff 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Education & Training The education and training career cluster focuses on producing students with skills in education, technical instruction, and training. in CTE programs focused on this career cluster learn the skills needed to provide a positive learning environment needed to teach classes or train workers. In Mississippi, careers in this cluster are experiencing growth on almost all levels of education. Childcare in particular has shown a trend toward large growth, reflected by high growth rates of careers in early childhood education. Education & Training 89.6% CTE TOP RELATED S Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 15,140 410 $41,760 9,430 365 $43,100 5,990 315 $41,270 1,180 45 $44,570 HIGH-GROWTH S Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 16.1% Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 15.9% Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 15.4% Hinds Community College Mississippi State University 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Finance The finance career cluster prepares students for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. CTE programs focused on finance produce workers that understand financial institutions and the management of organizational finances. This career cluster is somewhat new to Mississippi, and the job market for graduating students in this field is projected to grow, as many auditing and financial management firms retain workers and continue to expand. * CTE *The finance cluster is too new to have a graduation rate for the 2007-2008 cohort. TOP RELATED S Accountants and Auditors 5,420 195 $55,610 Financial Managers 3,040 95 $89,950 Loan Officers 2,460 75 $62,540 Personal Financial Advisors 560 15 $84,930 Tax Preparers 510 20 $26,940 HIGH-GROWTH S Credit Counselors 21.1% Personal Financial Advisors 20.2% Bill and Account Collectors 11.9% Financial Analysts 10.6% Accountants and Auditors 9.6% BankPlus Liberty Tax Svc Trustmark Financial Svc 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Health Science The health science career cluster focuses on educating students in the fields of hospital operations, diagnostics, and patient care. who take CTE programs in this career cluster develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform duties in health science occupations or go on to become registered nurses. Health science in Mississippi is a field with enormous growth projections. While registered nurses and LPNs make up a large part of the labor force, medical-technical fields also show large growth rates. Health Science 89.6% CTE TOP RELATED S Registered Nurses 27,810 1,120 $56,980 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8,830 380 $36,730 Pharmacy Technicians 3,330 115 $28,520 Pharmacists 2,740 75 $120,300 Radiologic Technologists 1,930 80 $46,750 HIGH-GROWTH S Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 37.0% Nurse Practitioners 26.7% Dental Hygienists 25.4% Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 23.2% Medical Assistants 21.2% Baptist Health Foundation Memorial Hospital - Gulfport Baptist Hospital University of MS Medical Center Jefferson County Hospital Partial 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Hospitality & Tourism The hospitality and tourism career cluster provides students with education related to entertainment, accommodation, and food service. coming from CTE programs with an emphasis on this career cluster may fill occupational roles such as service workers or managers of tourist operations. As The Hospitality State, Mississippi has a strong job market in this career cluster. Management in the food and service industries makes up a large part of this labor force, and there is also consistent growth in Gulf Coast tourism. Hospitality & Tourism 84.5% CTE First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers TOP RELATED S 8,830 260 $26,780 1,450 40 $29,550 Chefs and Head Cooks 990 15 $38,660 Gaming Supervisors 990 30 $47,780 First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Grounds Keeping Workers 860 35 $37,550 HIGH-GROWTH S Interpreters and Translators 32.6% Concierges 16.7% Recreation Workers 14.7% First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 10.6% Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Harrah s Gulf Coast Hollywood Casino Bay St Louis RPM Pizza LLC 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Human Services The human services career cluster prepares students for careers in social service agencies, community and civic organizations, and childcare. CTE programs that offer this career cluster produce workers that have knowledge and skills related to personal care, occupational therapy, and other social services. As the service sector continues to grow in Mississippi, workers in this career cluster will experience a larger job market. From providing childcare to occupational therapy, this career cluster is integral to Mississippi s social wellbeing. Human Services 82.3% CTE TOP RELATED S Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2,700 180 $34,450 Educational, Guidance, School, and 1,960 70 $48,880 Vocational Counselors Healthcare Social Workers 1,720 65 $45,810 Physical Therapist Assistants 890 20 $47,300 Occupational Therapy Assistants 380 10 $54,750 HIGH-GROWTH S Occupational Therapy Assistants 37.1% Physical Therapist Assistants 33.3% Physical Therapists 29.3% Healthcare Social Workers 20.7% Childcare Workers 17.2% Deaconess HomeCare YoungWilliams Child Support Services 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Information Technology The information technology career cluster involves the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems-integration services. CTE programs that focus on this career cluster produce workers with computer skills and a knowledge of systems, programs, and networking. In Mississippi, careers in information technology offer competitive wages at entry level. The workforce in this career cluster will experience growth as better technology is created and information security becomes more important. Information Technology 89.7% CTE TOP RELATED S Computer User Support Specialists 2,130 80 $42,810 Computer Systems Analysts 1,510 50 $68,170 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,190 80 $65,170 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,010 40 $90,760 Computer Programmers 670 40 $66,210 HIGH-GROWTH S Information Security Analysts 32.0% Software Developers, Systems Software 20.8% Web Developers 20.3% Computer Systems Analysts 19.1% NATIONAL TESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS Microsoft Technology Associate: Networking Fundamentals Bomgar Corporation Business Communications Inc. Synergetics DCS Inc. Venture Technologies 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security The law, public safety, corrections, and security career cluster involves protecting people and enforcing rules. CTE programs that focus on this career cluster provide students with training in serving and protecting the public, as well as knowledge about law and safety. In Mississippi, the job market for this career cluster is growing in both public and private sectors. From police and EMTs to lawyers and legal assistants, careers in this field provide public services and due process. * CTE *The law, public safety, corrections, and security cluster is too new to have a graduation rate for the 2007-2008 cohort. TOP RELATED S Police and Sheriff s Patrol Officers 7,320 90 $33,350 Correctional Officers and Jailers 7,090 255 $26,740 Lawyers 3,090 60 $103,180 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,500 65 $43,910 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 910 45 $56,570 HIGH-GROWTH S Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21.7% Correctional Officers and Jailers 21.4% First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers 21.3% Paralegals and Legal Assistants 14.9% Butler, Snow, O Mara, Stephens, & Cannada, PLLC 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Manufacturing The manufacturing career cluster includes careers that manufacture products, maintain production facilities, and improve the production process. CTE programs that offer this career cluster produce workers that understand mechanical equipment and the construction of manufactured products. With more complex machines providing increased productivity, the job market for this career cluster shows growth in positions for operating and maintaining these machines. In Mississippi, there is substantial growth projected in such fields as industrial-machinery mechanics and machine operators. Manufacturing 79.2% CTE TOP RELATED S Team Assemblers 17,840 455 $33,480 First-Line Supervisors of Production and 7,160 190 $53,850 Operating Workers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, 4,200 135 $32,240 and Weighers Machinists 2,090 50 $41,590 Industrial Production Managers 1,660 45 $89,300 HIGH-GROWTH S Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 20.3% Industrial Machinery Mechanics 18.9% Machinists 12.4% Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 12.2% Ashley Furniture Home Store Nissan North America Inc Howard Industries Inc Toyota Luvata Grenada LLC 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Marketing, Sales, & Service The marketing, sales, & service career cluster emphasizes the development, promotion, and sale of products. CTE programs in this career cluster produce workers with technical skills who can conduct marketing activities and other sales and business services. In Mississippi, the skilled laborers in this career cluster fill roles as marketing managers or perform integral operating functions for businesses. Growth in this career cluster in Mississippi can be seen in fields such as sales representatives and market specialists. Marketing, Sales, & Service 84.8% CTE TOP RELATED S Sales Representatives, Wholesale and 6,810 300 $56,560 Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Insurance Sales Agents 2,720 85 $52,870 Sales Managers 1,800 50 $89,230 Market Research Analysts and Marketing 1,210 20 $55,930 Specialists Marketing Managers 500 25 $88,490 HIGH-GROWTH S Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 27.7% Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 12.0% Marketing Managers 10.2% GodwinGroup Southern Farm Bureau Staplcotn 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math The science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career cluster uses the application of science and mathematics to solve problems. The CTE programs that provide courses in STEM produce workers skilled in many fields. These workers may function in roles as researchers, technology specialists, or engineers. Mississippi s STEM programs provide the technical and scientific workers needed to fuel a growing job market in engineering and technical-systems operation. Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math 85% CTE TOP RELATED S Civil Engineers 1,660 65 $80,380 Industrial Engineers 1,640 65 $81,230 Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1,310 20 $54,150 Technicians Surveying and Mapping Technicians 690 15 $38,520 Surveyors 560 25 $46,710 HIGH-GROWTH S Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic 31.9% Medical Equipment Repairers 23.8% Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 17.9% Civil Engineers 16.7% NATIONAL TESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate http://www.cewd.org/curriculum/eif-modules.php Howard Industries IMS Engineers Stennis Space Center 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics The transportation, distribution, and logistics career cluster includes the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and products by road, air, rail, and water. CTE programs that focus on this area produce workers with skills as drivers, pilots, or mechanics with knowledge of the transportation industry. This career cluster experiences growth in parallel with other economic growth in Mississippi, because as other industries expand, workers in this cluster provide the infrastructure and logistics needed to distribute products and services. Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics 84.8% CTE TOP RELATED S Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 22,080 650 $40,400 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and 1,960 70 $50,170 Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and 1,700 50 $47,340 Material Movers Hand Crane and Tower Operators 610 25 $43,160 HIGH-GROWTH S Traffic Technicians 31.4% Commercial Pilots 15.0% Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants 14.5% Cargo and Freight Agents 12.4% NATIONAL TESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) http://www.ase.com/tests.aspx Merchants Foodservice Miller Intermodal Logistics Services Page & Jones Tyson Foods Inc 1. Bin Lim, Y., Owen, S., Nordin, A. November 2013. Graduation Rates and Contributing Factors in CTE Versus Traditional Academic.